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Director, Product Development Engineering, Automation & Controls

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Director, Product Development Engineering, Automation & Controls

Maryland Heights, MO

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

At Air Manufacturing Innovation (Air MI), we deliver on Nike's most daring dream: giving every athlete the unparalleled sensation of walking on air. Since Nike introduced the Air sole in 1979, no technology has become more synonymous with Nike than Air. Our teams engineer, make and perfect Nike's most advanced footwear components. Masters of teamwork, we challenge assumptions in order to get faster, drive efficiency and fine-tune technology to deliver quality performance plastic. At our state-of-the-art facilities located in Beaverton, Oregon and St. Charles, Missouri, Air MI is taking Air to places that we never thought possible. Learn more about Nike Air Manufacturing Innovation .

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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

The Director, Product Development Engineering, Automation & Controls, role will lead an engineering team responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining automation solutions in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will work closely with our cross-functional partners in safety, manufacturing operations, supply chain, technology and engineering to define and deliver our strategic priorities.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We seek a Director who has a demonstrated track record of team leadership, business results, balanced business and technical acumen, and cross-functional leadership across the enterprise to bring automation & controls capabilities to life. You will need to simultaneously understand the big picture opportunities and have a strong command of the details of complex and sophisticated scope and landscape.

  • Proven experience in developing high-performing teams, building positive relationships with cross-functional partners, and ability to influence data-driven decisions and change across the enterprise.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance innovation and manufacturing needs, ensuring that automation solutions are seamlessly integrated into production processes at scale while maintaining safety & quality standards, cost-efficiency and delivery timelines.
  • Strong bias for action, progress over perfection mentality and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Effective in communicating complex, technical information with clarity to stakeholders, articulating the value proposition of each solution.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
  • A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in automation & controls in a manufacturing ecosystem.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

Our Director will focus on leading through the development & execution of strategic, foundational and cutting-edge automation solutions that accelerate the future of Nike Air through operations data and insights to enable manufacturing innovation. This will be based on a solid understanding of business and operations needs to enable value delivery at scale with speed.

  • Lead, inspire and motivate a team of Automation & Controls Engineers in our St Louis-area site to achieve Air MI's enterprise strategic priorities.
  • Lead the definition of the business direction and outcome by developing automation capabilities strategy, business case, KPIs and roadmap of the next generation automation capabilities for the site.
  • Work closely with business, engineering and technology leaders and stakeholders to drive strategic alignment.
  • Drive effective and efficient integrated planning and delivery of people, process, data and tools capabilities to unlock value for the business.
  • Assess and manage internal and competitive automation capabilities.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.

Client-provided location(s): St Charles, MO, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-39910
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led